MVP Articles

Protecting Others by Promoting COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake

Published on February 10, 2026
COVID-19 vaccines were rolled out in late 2020, but low levels of vaccination among Black Americans remain concerning to community leaders.
How to spot misinformation

Published on February 10, 2026
Empower yourself to critically evaluate scientific information in your daily life.
Health benefits of the outdoors

Published on February 10, 2026
Studies find that time spent outdoors can improve a person’s physical and mental well-being.
Understanding vaccines while pregnant and breastfeeding

Published on February 9, 2026
Learn the benefits and risks of vaccination during pregnancy to make informed healthcare decisions.
Understanding travel vaccinations

Published on February 9, 2026
What you need to know to keep yourself and others safe while you travel.
The importance of rural healthcare

Published on February 9, 2026
Understanding rural Michigan’s healthcare challenges.
Healthy summer living

Published on February 9, 2026
Tips for keeping yourself and others safe this summer.
Michigan Vaccine Project outcomes, January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Published on February 9, 2026
Learn about MSU Extension's vaccine education outreach in Michigan from January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023.
Rural Farming and Vaccinations

Published on February 4, 2026
Beef farmer Randy Rice of Rice Centennial Farms shares his vaccination story.
How to talk to family and friends about vaccines

Published on February 4, 2026
Ways to bring up vaccinations with family and friends that maintains relationships and sets healthy boundaries.
RSV vaccines on the market for adults over 75

Published on February 3, 2026
RSV vaccines for older adults.
Measles in Michigan

Published on February 3, 2026
Understanding measles and how to prevent infection.
FDA approves RSV vaccine during pregnancy

Published on February 3, 2026
Vaccine approval provides new way to protect infants at birth.
Avian Influenza: What You Need to Know

Published on February 3, 2026
Understanding the H5N1 virus and how to stay safe.
Keeping an eye on meningitis

Published on February 2, 2026
The growing concern around meningitis and what you can do to prevent infection.
Portage pharmacist shares his vaccine experience

Published on January 30, 2026
Pharmacist and Portage, MI, business owner Arun Tandon shares his medical expertise on vaccination and community health and reflects on his experiences as a vaccine provider during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kalamazoo area restaurant owner shares his vaccine experience

Published on January 30, 2026
Texas Corners, MI, restauranteur Jim Chiang shares his experience owning a restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic
Article summary: A taxonomy of anti-vaccination arguments

Published on January 30, 2026
A summary of findings of a systematic review of psychological reasons for anti-vaccination attitudes.
My Nursing Story with Kevin Watkins

Published on January 27, 2026
Nurse, Instructor and Port Huron NAACP President Kevin Watkins speaks to his vaccine experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One Black woman's journey promoting vaccination in rural Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic despite personal health risk

Published on February 13, 2024
Celebrating Black History Month: One Black woman's journey promoting vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic